Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation is a non-operative medical field enabling treatment of certain disorders through exercises and physical devices. It is widely used to treat disorders of the motor system.
Targets of physical therapy are:
- To alleviate pain and movement restrictions
- To develop joint movements
- To strengthen muscles
- To improve the general condition
- To improve life quality
Diseases where physical therapy and rehabilitation are most frequently used are:
- Herniated lumbar and cervical discs
- Bursitis and tendinitis
- Straightening of the lumbar and cervical curve
- Injuries of cruciate ligaments
- Hip problems
- Fibromyalgia
- Rheumatic diseases
- Nerve compressions
- Osteoporosis
- Hemiplegiae called stroke
- Sports injuries
- Fractures, joint movement restrictions due to other orthopaedic conditions, hand surgery, before and after prothesis operations
Whatsapp